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= | =National Conference re-set for June 15-18; 150 LP Members expected to attend= | ||
Imagine: the leading activists in the libertarian movement all getting together to plan the first concerted large-scale attack on the bankrupt statist ideology that has stultified social and economic progress in America for the past 60 y ears. | |||
Imagine: the synthesis of the best elements of the “left” and “right,” into a single political movement. | |||
Imagine: the first tule new social and political movement in over a century, emerging from its cocoon and bursting forth like a jewel-bright butterfly in a world of grays and browns. | |||
It is going to happen. In Denver, Colorado, on June 15-18, 1972. At the First National Conference of the Libertarian Political Activists. And you can be part of it. | |||
There will be those who will say that we cannot change the world — that surrender, or retreat, or “boycotting” the real world is more rational and honorable than taking action against our oppressors. These are the neutralizers, who m outhitting freedom-words while promoting servility and copout-ism. | |||
And there will be others who will say that it is too late for political action, urging us towards revolution and sabotage. These people only serve to give the rulers an excuse to clamp down even harder. | |||
Ignore them. We can act — peacefully, within the political system — to save our freedom. And we will. | |||
the first National Conference of Libertarian Political Activists will last four days. In th one four days, we will raft a platform, draw up strategies, choose candidates, and re-enforce each other’s enthusiasm for the biggest undertaking in the history of the libertarian movement — an undertaking which will enable us to carry our message to more people than we have ever reached before. | |||
If it is humanly possible for you to be there, you should be. The Registration Fee has been set at $25, which a $5 discount if you pre-register by May 31. this fee covers the costs of the Conference facilities, plus two large brunch-style breakfasts. another $50 will cover your remaining meals and room expenses. Total: $75, to be part of the most important and exciting libertarian event of the year… perhaps of the decade. | |||
The Conference will be open to all members of all LP organizations — local state and national. So recruit a couple of libertarian friends, and make it to Denver. A group of four can drive here for less than $25 each, from anywhere in the United States. | |||
Make it for the whole four days, if possible. If you can’t do that, at least be here for the Friday evening Libertarian Libation, and the Saturday and Sunday sessions. But make it. | |||
A complete Conference Schedule, information on accommodations, and reservation forms are enclosed. The rest is up to you. | |||
=John Zeigler, Inc. to handle LP’s advertising campaign= | |||
It is our extreme good fortune to announce that [[John Zeigler]], president of John Zeigler, Inc. has offered his agency’s services to the Libertarian Party for the coming campaign. | |||
[[John Zeigler]], Inc. specializes in “cause” and environmental advertising, and their ads h ave appears in numerous national publications. You may have seen their ads urging repeal of the draft and abortion laws, or others promoting organizations dedicating to protecting the environment. | |||
Mr. Zeigler is a staunch libertarian, and, as such, turned down opportunities to handle ad campaigns of two of this year’s P?residential aspirants. His creative ability, extensive contacts with persons of influence in the national media, and firm dedication to the ideals of individual liberty make him an invaluable ally, and all libertarians owe him a tremendous vote of thanks. | |||
=Progress Re?port= | |||
As of the time this Newsletter reaches you, LP membership should have reached the 500 mark, counting both state an d national members. We now have members in 38 states, plus the District Columbia, and have State Chairmen in 10 states. | |||
Over 15,000 pieces of LP literature have been distributed, including 3,500 copies of the Temporary Platform. Ads will appear in five publications ink the next 30 days; the combined circulation of those five is 14,000, so we should get at least 300 to 400 new members from these ads alone. | |||
The UPI story we mentioned two issues ago went out to papers all over the country on April 2nd; we’re still getting phone calls two weeks later. We now expect to have 1,200 members by June. | |||
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